January 7, 2026
The Chicago Cubs have traded infield prospect
Cristian Hernandez to the Miami Marlins in the package that sent
Edward Cabrera to the North Side of Chicago. Hernandez was sent to Miami alongside Cubs' top prospect
Owen Caissie and Edgardo DeLeon. Hernandez joined the Cubs' organization in 2021 but did not make his Low-A debut until the 2023 season. During his first season with Low-A Myrtle Beach, the 22-year-old posted a .223/.302/.301 line. In 2024, Hernandez spent most of the season in a second stint with Low-A but did earn a taste of High-A. This past season, the infielder spent the entire season at High-A South Bend, where he held a .252/.329/.365 line with an eye-catching 52 stolen bases and a career-high seven home runs. Dynasty managers should monitor his status as he could be in the mix to debut at Double-A later in 2026.
--Andy SmithSource: Will Sammon
January 7, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles tight end
Grant Calcaterra (ankle) could be in danger of missing Wild-Card weekend and Sunday's matchup against the San Francisco 49ers after missing Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury. Calcaterra saw the field a bit more in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, with
Dallas Goedert (knee) being rested, and he caught two of his three targets for a season-high 21 yards and his only touchdown of the year. The 27-year-old was injured in the season finale, though, and he'll need to get back on the practice field over the next two days if he wants to be active for the playoff opener as the Eagles look to defend their title. With Goedert most likely returning this weekend, Calcaterra won't be in play as a TE option in fantasy playoff leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: Philadelphia Eagles
January 7, 2026
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward
Brandon Miller (knee) is out for Wednesday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. He will sit out the opening set of back-to-back games due to a contusion on his left knee. Miller has averaged 23.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals per contest during his first three games in 2026. While the 23-year-old is out of action,
Josh Green and
Sion James could see extra minutes during tonight's tilt.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Charlotte Hornets PR
January 7, 2026
Chicago Cubs top outfield prospect
Owen Caissie was the centerpiece in the trade that sent right-handed pitcher
Edward Cabrera to the Cubs on Wednesday afternoon. In addition, prospects
Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo DeLeon were also included in the package. Before the trade, Caissie was ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the Cubs system on MLB.com and the No. 47 overall prospect in the sport. The former second-round pick made his MLB debut late last summer and struggled in his brief stint, posting a .192/.222/.346 line with just one double and one home run across 12 contests. However, through 99 games with the Iowa Cubs, the 23-year-old flashed high upside, posting a .286/.386/.551 line with 22 long balls. While he has high raw power, Caissie had a high 28.0% K%, which raises some concern in his profile. Managers should expect the young outfielder to be in serious contention to earn a spot in the Opening Day lineup.
--Andy SmithSource: Will Sammon
January 7, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles tight end
Dallas Goedert (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, according to the team. Goedert didn't practice at all last week and was held out of the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Washington Commanders with the Eagles resting most of their starters. The 31-year-old veteran should be able to return for the Wild-Card matchup on Sunday against the visiting San Francisco 49ers, but we'll keep a close eye on his status the rest of the week. It's worth noting that
Grant Calcaterra (aknle) did not practice on Wednesday, so the Eagles could be thin at the position behind Goedert if Calcaterra doesn't play this weekend. As long as Goedert is active to kick off the playoffs, fantasy managers should consider him a top-five TE after he tied with
Trey McBride in touchdowns at the position with 11 in 15 regular-season games.
--Keith HernandezSource: Philadelphia Eagles
January 7, 2026
According to Will Sammon, the deal to send right-handed pitcher
Edward Cabrera to the Chicago Cubs has been finalized. In return, the Cubs are sending prospects
Owen Caissie,
Cristian Hernandez, and Edgardo DeLeon to Miami. Cabrera is coming off the largest workload of his career as he tossed a season-best 137 2/3 innings during the 2025 season. This was the first time he eclipsed the 100.0 inning mark in a campaign. Across this workload, the right-hander posted a 3.53 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP. He struck out 150 batters but showed modest command, posting an 8.3% BB%. His 3.99 xERA suggests he could take a bit of a step back, but his 47.5% ground-ball rate should play well with an elite Chicago defense behind him. While his workload concerns do make him a risky fantasy asset, when healthy, he has flashed high strikeout upside and should be in a great position to win games on a competing Cubs team.
--Andy SmithSource: Will Sammon
January 7, 2026
According to Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network, Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Onyeka Okongwu (illness) won't suit up against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. The 25-year-old big man will miss the game due to an illness. His next chance to get back on the floor will come on Friday against the Nuggets. Okumgwu has played in 37 games this season, posting averages of 16.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.0 blocks across 37 appearances. With Okongwu sidelined this evening,
Mouhamed Gueye will likely take extra minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Brad Rowland
January 7, 2026
For the second straight day this week, Chicago Bears wide receiver
DJ Moore (knee) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Moore's fantasy stock is at an all-time low heading into the playoffs and a Wild-Card matchup against the division-rival Green Bay Packers on Saturday night at Soldier Field. Not only could Moore take a questionable tag into the weekend if he doesn't practice in full on Thursday, but he's coming off back-to-back one-catch efforts in the final two games of the regular season with
Rome Odunze (foot) out of action. The 28-year-old has become extremely hard to trust as a WR4/flex in fantasy lineups, and especially so this weekend with Odunze expected to return after missing the last five weeks. Don't expect Moore to show out the way he did the last time he faced Green Bay, when he caught five of seven targets for 97 yards and a touchdown in the overtime win.
--Keith HernandezSource: Bears Communications
January 7, 2026
St. Louis Blues left wing Nathan Walker (upper body) will return from a 16-game absence on Wednesday night against the Chicago Blackhawks. He will team up with Alexey Toropchenko and Oskar Sundqvist on the fourth line. Walker was in the midst of a solid offensive stretch when he got hurt at the start of December. The 31-year-old has notched nine points (three goals, six assists) in 25 appearances this season, while averaging 3.8 hits per game. Mathieu Joseph will be in the press box on Wednesday to accommodate Walker's return.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 7, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rutger McGroarty (concussion) will be out indefinitely after being hurt at Tuesday's practice. The 21-year-old was involved in a collision with a teammate and has been diagnosed with a concussion. The Penguins placed McGroarty on Injured Reserve. McGroarty entered the lineup in December and has posted three points (two goals, one assist) in 16 appearances. At the beginning of the campaign, he missed time due to an upper-body injury. Evgeni Malkin (upper body) has resumed full practice and could grab McGroarty's spot in the lineup on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 7, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Jaren Jackson Jr. (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Phoenix Suns. Jackson was previously tagged as probable, but he has since been downgraded to questionable due to feeling under the weather. In 34 games this campaign, the 26-year-old big man is averaging 18.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 blocks across 30.4 minutes per outing. The Grizzlies frontcourt could also be without
Santi Aldama (ankle), who is considered questionable due to soreness in his right ankle.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Grizzlies PR
January 7, 2026
Utah Mammoth center Kevin Stenlund (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup with the Ottawa Senators, Brogan Houston of the Deseret News reports. The Swedish veteran wasn't on the ice Wednesday morning and could miss his first game of the season. Stenlund has tallied 10 points (three goals, seven assists), 38 shots, 31 blocks, and 25 hits in 43 games as a bottom-six forward for Utah. If Stenlund isn't available against Ottawa, Kailer Yamamoto is expected to make his first appearance of 2026. Yamamoto has not provided much fantasy value this season, settling for nine points (four goals, five assists) in 26 outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: Brogan Houston
January 7, 2026
San Jose Sharks center Ty Dellandrea (lower body) will miss Wednesday's contest against the Los Angeles Kings, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. The 25-year-old sustained a lower-body injury in Tuesday's loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Dellandrea ranks second on the Sharks squad with 117 hits and has recorded 11 points (two goals, nine assists) in 42 appearances. He has filled third-line center duties while also playing a vital role on the penalty kill. Patrick Giles is expected to take Dellandrea's place in the lineup on Wednesday, with Zack Ostapchuk moving up to the third line.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sheng Peng
January 7, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Matas Buzelis (illness) will play against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Buzelis was previously listed as questionable due to feeling unwell. The 21-year-old is coming off a solid outing against the Celtics on Monday, registering 26 points, three rebounds, two assists and one block across 31 minutes of action. Buzelis, in his second NBA season, continues to improve and has been relatively productive fantasy-wise throughout the 2025-26 campaign.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 7, 2026
Dallas Stars left wing Adam Erne (undisclosed) won't be available on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. He was injured during Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Erne has made 18 appearances this season, recording four points (three goals, one assist) and 59 hits. Dallas will fill the gap in the lineup with Nathan Bastian on Wednesday night. Bastian has posted similar numbers to Erne, scoring three goals and delivering 48 hits in 20 outings. This will be only his fourth NHL outing since December.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 7, 2026
Washington Capitals forwards Tom Wilson (lower body) and Aliaksei Protas (lower body) have been ruled out for Wednesday's tilt against the Dallas Stars. Wilson will skip a second straight game, while Protas won't be available for a third consecutive contest. With two top-six pieces out, Washington's young talent stepped up on Monday night against the Anaheim Ducks. Justin Sourdif matched the Capitals' rookie record with five points (three goals, two assists), and Connor McMichael had four assists in a 7-4 win. Both will continue to have additional fantasy until the frontline gets healthier.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 7, 2026
Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports that Chicago Bulls guard
Coby White (calf) won't suit up against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. White will have the evening off for injury management. The 25-year-old could be back in action on Thursday in Miami. With White sidelined for tonight's tilt,
Tre Jones and
Kevin Huerter will have expanded roles, but will face a challenging matchup against a tough Pistons defense.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Brett Siegel
January 7, 2026
San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Brock Purdy was shut down in the regular-season finale by the Seattle Seahawks, throwing for a season-low 127 yards with one interception and his only game this season without a touchdown. Purdy suffered a stinger on the final play of the game, but he is not expected to miss any practice time and will be good to go for Sunday's Wild-Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 26-year-old signal-caller had another strong season overall despite playing in only nine games due to an early-season turf-toe injury. He'll be in line for another challenging matchup against a stout Eagles defensive unit that ranks sixth in both dropback-success rate (40.7%) and dropback EPA (-0.109) over the final five weeks of the season.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
January 7, 2026
Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (lower body) won't play on Wednesday night against the San Jose Sharks. The Kings captain was injured in Monday's win over the Minnesota Wild and is considered day-to-day. On Wednesday, the Kings will also be without Joel Armia (upper body), Trevor Moore (illness), and Corey Perry (personal), giving the frontline an entirely different look. Andre Lee and Taylor Ward were recalled from the AHL to bolster the attack. Ward, who has scored seven goals in his last eight appearances, is expected to have a first-line role on Wednesday, while the Kings plan to use Alex Laferriere as their top-line center. At the same time, Jeff Malott will jump from the fourth line to the second.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 7, 2026
Los Angeles Rams running back
Blake Corum broke out in his sophomore campaign, taking 145 carries for 746 yards and six touchdowns to go with eight catches (14 targets) for 36 yards while playing all 17 games. Corum was one of the most efficient backs in the league on a per-carry basis, with his 5.14 yards per carry ranking fifth-highest among running backs with at least 100 carries. He remains the No. 2 running back behind
Kyren Williams and has seen more work as a result of the Rams looking to keep Williams fresh for the playoffs. They've formed the most potent running back duo in the league in the Rams' high-powered offense, as Williams ranks first in rushing success rate (62.9%), while Corum ranks second (59.3%), per Fantasy Points Data. Corum should continue to be involved in the Rams' Wild-Card matchup against the Carolina Panthers, who have allowed the 10th-most rushing yards per game (138.3) over the final four weeks of the season. He projects as an RB2/RB3 in fantasy for Saturday's game.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
January 7, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Draymond Green (ankle) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Green was previously considered questionable after spraining his left ankle during Monday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. If the 34-year-old has a setback and is unable to suit up,
Quinten Post and
Trayce Jackson-Davis are likely to see increased playing time. That said, it's a difficult fantasy matchup for Green or the other two big men, as Milwaukee allows the third-fewest fantasy points to centers.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 7, 2026
Chicago Bears wide receiver
Rome Odunze (foot) said he plans to play in Saturday's Wild-Card matchup against the division-rival Green Bay Packers, according to Adam Hoge of AllCHGOcom. Odunze has missed the past five games due to a stress fracture in his foot, but he appears set to make his return in the playoffs. The second-year wideout has cooled off considerably since the Bears' Week 5 bye, recording three or fewer catches in six of eight games, with only one touchdown after finding the end zone five times in the first four weeks of the season. It's tough to trust Odunze as anything more than a low-end flex option for fantasy in the playoffs, with Chicago's pair of rookies in
Colston Loveland and
Luther Burden III emerging as go-to targets down the stretch.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Adam Hoge
January 7, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James is listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. James is dealing with left foot joint arthritis and right sciatica injury. Tonight's contest is the second half of a back-to-back, and the Lakers may decide to sit him for maintenance. The 41-year-old veteran finished with 30 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, one block, and two steals in a 111-103 win over the Pelicans on Tuesday.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
January 7, 2026
Green Bay Packers running back
Josh Jacobs (knee) said Wednesday that "this is the best I've felt in six weeks," as he's been dealing with a knee injury that he originally suffered in Week 11 versus the New York Giants. Jacobs is off the injury report for the first time since then and should be ready to handle his full workload in Saturday's Wild-Card matchup against the division-rival Chicago Bears after being rested in Week 18. The 27-year-old had another strong season despite the lingering injury, handling 234 carries for 929 yards and 13 touchdowns to go along with 36 catches (44 targets) for 282 yards and another score as a receiver. Jacobs will face a Chicago defense that allowed the sixth-most rushing yards per game (134.5) and the fourth-highest yards per carry (5.0) this season. Jacobs profiles as a rock-solid RB1 for Wild-Card weekend in a favorable matchup and with improved health.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Rom Demovsky
January 7, 2026
Chicago Bears rookie tight end
Colston Loveland put together a fantastic regular season, recording 58 receptions (82 targets) for a team-leading 713 receiving yards and six touchdowns in 16 games. Loveland paced the Bears' passing game in Week 18's loss to the Lions, bringing in 10 of 13 targets for 91 yards and a touchdown. The budding star continued his late-season surge and is trending favorably heading into Chicago's Wild-Card matchup against the division-rival Green Bay Packers. Green Bay has allowed the 13th-most catches per game (5.6) and the sixth-fewest yards per game (44.9) to tight ends this season, with Loveland totaling seven catches for 59 yards and a touchdown in their two regular-season meetings. Receiver
Rome Odunze (foot) is expected to return on Saturday after missing the previous five games, which could take some targets away from Loveland. The 21-year-old Loveland still profiles as one of the best tight end options for fantasy managers in playoff leagues and should be in all lineups.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
January 7, 2026
The Seattle Mariners signed free-agent first baseman/third baseman
Patrick Wisdom to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invite to spring training, sources told Aram Leighton of Just Baseball Media. The 34-year-old veteran spent last season in Korea with the Kia Tigers, where he hit an impressive 35 home runs on his way to a 126 wRC+. He has a 105 wRC+ in seven major-league seasons, but also an elevated 36.7% strikeout rate. Wisdom has hit .209/.291/.459 with the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, and Texas Rangers. In 2024 with Chicago, he slashed just .171/.237/.392 with eight home runs, 23 RBI, 16 runs scored, and five stolen bases in 75 games played. Wisdom still has some pop in his bat, but he'll be a long shot to carve out significant playing time for the M's in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: Just Baseball Media - Aram Leighton
January 7, 2026
Chicago Bears wide receiver
Rome Odunze (foot) was listed as limited in practice again on Wednesday as the team prepares to face the division-rival Green Bay Packers on Saturday night on Wild-Card weekend. Odunze has not played since Week 13 due to a stress fracture in his foot, but the Bears are hoping he'll make enough progress this week to return for the first round of the playoffs. The 23-year-old second-year wideout may need to upgrade to a full practice on Thursday to avoid taking a questionable tag into the weekend. Odunze managed to score five times in the first four weeks of the season, but he cooled off considerably after that before being shut down due to his foot injury. Odunze will be a shaky WR4/flex option in fantasy for the playoffs if he returns against the Packers. Since Odunze last played, rookies
Luther Burden III and
Colston Loveland have become a much larger part of Chicago's offense.
--Keith HernandezSource: Bears Communications
January 7, 2026
Buffalo Bills kicker
Matt Prater (quadriceps) was unable to practice on Wednesday. Prater aggravated a quad injury in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the New York Jets on Sunday and is now questionable to be able to kick in the first round of the playoffs this Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Head coach Sean McDermott said that the team is planning to have Prater return to practice on Thursday, which will give him a chance to play on Wild-Card weekend. As insurance, the Bills added journeyman kicker
Matthew Wright to their practice squad on Tuesday. If Prater doesn't get cleared to play against the Jags, Wright will fill in as the team's placekicker on Sunday. Given the 41-year-old Prater's injury going into the postseason, fantasy managers should consider him a weak option for lineups this week.
--Keith HernandezSource: Buffalo Bills PR
January 7, 2026
Buffalo Bills wide receiver
Joshua Palmer (ankle) was a non-participant in the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday due to an ankle injury. It's unclear if Palmer aggravated an ankle injury that kept him out in Weeks 13 and 14, but his status is worth watching going into the team's Wild-Card playoff matchup on Sunday against the hosting Jacksonville Jaguars. Even if the 26-year-old ends up being fine to play this weekend, fantasy managers in playoff leagues can ignore him. Palmer finished his first regular season in Buffalo with a career-low 22 receptions on 37 targets for a career-low 303 yards and no touchdowns in 12 games played (eight starts). If Palmer is unable to play in Jacksonville,
Brandin Cooks and
Tyrell Shavers could see a few more targets behind top wideout
Khalil Shakir.
Gabe Davis and
Keon Coleman could also have slightly bigger roles in the passing game.
--Keith HernandezSource: Buffalo Bills PR
January 7, 2026
Buffalo Bills running back
Ty Johnson (ankle) was unable to practice on Wednesday due to an ankle injury that he suffered in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the New York Jets on Sunday. Before his injury, Johnson handled a season-high 13 carries for 36 yards and a touchdown and added two catches for 20 yards and another score with the Bills resting starting RB
James Cook after the opening drive. The 28-year-old is now in danger of missing Wild-Card weekend on Sunday versus the Jacksonville Jaguars if he's unable to return to practice the next two days. Johnson isn't a realistic fantasy option if he's able to suit up this weekend with both Cook and
Ray Davis fully healthy. If Johnson cannot go against the Jags, Davis would see more complementary work in the backfield behind Cook.
--Keith HernandezSource: Buffalo Bills PR
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